Former Secretary to the Federal Government Chief Ufot Ekaette dies at age 80.
Ekaette who served as secretary to the Government between 1999 and 2007 was the pioner minister for Niger Delta.
In a reaction to the news , president Buhari expressed shocked and grief ,describing him as “a consummate administrator who dedicated himself to duty in the course of his distinguished public service”.
In a condolence statement, President Buhari extolled the late Ekaette “as a gentleman who had given his best in the service of his country.”
According to the President, “the late Ekaette would always be remembered not only for his remarkable public service record, but also because of his immense contributions towards bringing peace in the once troubled Niger Delta region.” While condoling the Ekaette family, the government and people of Akwa Ibom State over the death of the former SGF, President Buhari regretted that “his demise comes at a time when voices like his own are needed to move Nigeria forward in the face of daunting challenges.”
